𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
“A new demon. . . . . .?”
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The report that reached Meteore was an unbelievable one.
The one who brought this information was a girl who appeared to be in her mid-teens, wearing a white papal robe. She is Gabriel of 『Judgment』. A comrade in arms to Meteore and one of the twenty-one most powerful, yet Meteore has never been particularly fond of this Gabriel since the old days.
At the moment, Meteore is working in a room of the royal castle. That’s when Gabriel came for a 『visit』 and made this report.
Gabriel pushes back her white hair and brings a cup of tea to her lips.
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“. . . . . .Hmm. Meteore, you should pay attention to the quality of your tea. Oh, let me mention this. You should be able to drink slightly better tea from tomorrow.”
“Gabriel. More importantly. . . . . .”
“Yes. About the demon.”
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Gabriel sets down her cup.
Though she should be of the same age as Meteore, like Garnet, she looks youthful. Meteore had once asked her why, but she evaded the question.
Finally, Gabriel speaks.
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“Recently, there have been reports of small settlements and villages being frequently attacked and several have been destroyed. The method of these attacks is unique. Ignoring money and valuables, they only take the lives of the residents. . . . . .Purposeless 『killing』 is continuing.”
“. . . . . .”
“Witnesses have said that there are two attackers. Both have white hair, brown skin, and horns on their heads.”
“. . . . . .Demons, huh?”
“Yes. Based on the characteristics, it’s certain. But, the specific features of this demon do not match any demons we know of. . . . . .The remaining demons are of 『lust』 and 『greed』, but their appearances are different.”
“So, you’re saying it’s someone else?”
“Yes. Perhaps the Demon Emperor has newly 『summoned』 a demon. . . . . .”
“Hmm, I see.”
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Meteore strokes his chin.
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“. . . . . .We need to investigate.”
“Yes. Hence. . . . . .I’ll be using the A-class summoner.”
“What?”
“Isn’t she at the academy? A-class summoner Esterize. . . . . .Fufu, she’s eager for accomplishments. How about a demon subjugation in this region?”
“Don’t be foolish. The enemy is a demon, an A-class summoner is. . . . . .”
“Then, how about an S-class?”
“. . . . . .We have capable people in the kingdom. Even if their rank is high, students are still inexperienced.”
“Fufu. . . . . . Didn’t you know? All the summoners affiliated with the Asgard Kingdom’s Summoner Guild have accepted requests from the Asgard Royal Castle. The castle and noble’s 『escort』 are rotated among the guild’s A-class summoners. Only the academy-affiliated summoners are available for other tasks.”
“. . . . . .You can’t be serious.”
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Meteore was taken aback.
In essence, the demons don’t approach the kingdom. Most of the summoners are allocated to the protection of the country.
While investigations into the Demon Emperor are being delayed, they are only thinking about defense.
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“It’s settled then. I’ll give the order to the academy-affiliated A-class summoner. The order to investigate the demons. . . . . .”
“Gabriel. Why are you so fixated on the class?”
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It was a completely unrelated question.
Meteore stands up and slowly moves towards the window.
All Gabriel did was give a faint smile.
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“It’s not that I’m particularly concerned about class. For me. . . . . .as long as it’s fun, that’s enough.”
“. . . . . .”
“Hey Meteore, the past was quite the time, wasn’t it? Battling demons, surrounded by many demon beasts. . . . . .It wasn’t just me. We had a lot of comrades, and every day was a new experience. But now, I’m utterly bored. If there’s even a slight chance for something interesting to happen, don’t you want to make it fun and exciting?”
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With a sharp crack, a fissure forms on the glass Meteore touched.
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“If you’re bored, I can keep you company. But. . . . . .don’t involve the students or this country.”
“Oh, how scary. Are you really up for entertaining an old person like me?”
“. . . . . .If necessary, yes.”
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The atmosphere became tense.
But Gabriel laughed.
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“In any case, only A-rank summoners affiliated with the academy and S-rank ones can move now. Those of lower rank will serve as escorts for the academy. . . . . .Fufu, I need to communicate that, don’t I?”
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Gabriel stood up, gracefully making her way out of the room.
Watching her leave, Meteore let out a heavy sigh.
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“What am I doing in a place like this. . . . . .I feel so powerless.”
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Student Council Room.
A report arrived for Esterize.
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“A mission to search for the demon, huh. . . . . .Fufu, a chance to gain some credit. Although I’d love to say that. . . . . .Tch, it’s a joint mission with the S-rank, huh.”
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An official request had arrived from the royal palace.
A new demon might have appeared. Investigate in collaboration with the S-rank summoners.
They can’t send many because of the academy’s defenses. Probably all of the S-rank will participate. Esterize thinks of the Student Council members and potential B-rank summoners to use.
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“Hmph. I’ll seize the opportunity here.”
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Esterize tightly gripped the request she received.
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